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Sunk Cost Fallacy

Agent skill
1 skill

Activate when: user says 'we've come too far to quit', 'we can't waste what we've already spent', 'should I keep going or cut my losses', 'we've invested too much to stop now', 'should I continue this project / relationship / position'. Do NOT activate when: prior investment genuinely lowers future marginal costs (real synergies exist); user asks about loss-aversion psychology in general without a concrete continue-or-quit decision.

Install with
Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Activate when: user says 'we've come too far to quit', 'we can't waste what we've already spent', 'should I keep going or cut my losses', 'we've invested too much to stop now', 'should I continue this project / relationship / position'. Do NOT activate when: prior investment genuinely lowers future marginal costs (real synergies exist); user asks about loss-aversion psychology in general without a concrete continue-or-quit decision.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
General
Reported license
MIT
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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